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Non-essential federal offices will close for the holiday, as will Illinois Secretary of State facilities, such as the ...
Illinois is hosting a variety of outdoor events to celebrate Juneteenth, causing many to wonder what weather to expect.
Juneteenth is coming up, which means many businesses will be closed. Find out if banks in Illinois will be open.
Communities across the Chicago area have planned an array of events to honor and celebrate the holiday Thursday. Parties, ...
Before Juneteenth (June 19) became a national holiday in 2021 commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, it was ...
The resulting Juneteenth holiday — its name combining "June" and "nineteenth" — has only grown in one-and-a-half centuries. In 2021, President Joe Biden designated it a federal holiday — expanding its ...
While banks and other businesses are closed on the federal holiday of Juneteenth, there are several Chicago Juneteenth events ...
Springfield, Illinois is hosting a variety of Juneteenth events from June 12-19, including a pageant, panel discussions, and ...
John A. Logan College will be holding its fourth annual Juneteenth Celebration. Due to the rain, the event has been moved ...
We take a look at how Juneteenth changed the Chicago area, and get a sneak peek into an event happening this weekend.